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How far is Rovaniemi from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Airport) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Rovaniemi (RVN) is 1328 miles / 2138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 51 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Rovaniemi Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Rovaniemi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerland to Rovaniemi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.659 miles
  • 1599.140 kilometers
  • 863.466 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 991.088 miles
  • 1595.001 kilometers
  • 861.232 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Westerland to Rovaniemi?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Rovaniemi Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)

On average, flying from Westerland to Rovaniemi generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerland to Rovaniemi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).

Airport information

Origin Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E
Destination Rovaniemi Airport
City: Rovaniemi
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: RVN
ICAO Code: EFRO
Coordinates: 66°33′53″N, 25°49′49″E